THE INK gives back to the poor BY KENNETH JUDE

As part of her social corporate responsibility to the society, one of the fastest rising newspapers in the state, The INK, took a giant step towards bringing succour and relief to the less privileged as they feted such fellows with tones of love and gifts items penultimate Thursday.

The Ink family, led by her Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Nsibiet John toured the three senatorial districts of Eket, Ikot Ekpene and Uyo in Akwa Ibom State with numerous food items and toiletries meant for the down trodden as part of programs marking her One Year Anniversary.

The first port of call was the motherless babies’ home, Idung Iniang in Eket, where the team was warmly welcomed by the caregivers led by the matron, Mrs. Mercy Umoh.  She conducted the Ink family round the various wards in the Home, explaining the conditions of the 21(twenty one) inmates in their custody and expressing happiness at the presents offered by the team.

At the Ministry of Women Affairs, Nwa Eyen in Ikot Ekpene, the over 48 inmates sat in clusters as they happily welcomed The Ink family.  One of the inmates received the gifts items on behalf of others while the Matron of the Home, Mrs. Christiana Udoh thanked The Ink newspapers for opting to mark her first year anniversary with the less-privileged in the society.  She prayed God to bless The Ink Newspaper and also prayed for the immediate and safe return of Thomas Thomas, a colleague of theirs who was recently picked up by unknown gunmen in Uyo.

At St. Anthony’s Destitute Centre, Uruan Street, in Uyo, a good number of the inmates were absent because, according to one of the caregivers on duty, Miss Angelica Favour; “they have been taken to a safer environment due to the flood that has taken over the centre”.

 One of the challenges they face, according to Angelica is the dearth of finances to see the inmates through school.  She however thanked The Ink for the show of love and philanthropy while praying God’s blessings on them and prosperity in all their endeavours.

Responding, the Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Nsibiet John maintained that the gesture is just a token given to them so they can feel loved and cared for.  He further used the medium to plead for safe return of Mr. Thomas Thomas and also urged them to remember him (Thomas Thomas) in their prayers.